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flexagonBack from a 3-day intensive leadership training course, and I believe more than ever that leadership is something that can/should mostly come in small pulls and nudges from all over. I also have a whole lot in my head to process (a minor one: apparently, I sometimes have a poker face when I'm listening to someone -- people can't read me and can't even tell if I'm listening, although that stillness generally means I'm listening intently. Hmm).
Much of what we did was carry out little simulations, all of them involving group problem solving, and then analyzing what worked and what didn't. Much of what we did was try out different ways of wearing colored bandanas (headband? do rag? tie around neck, or ponytail, or waist, or arm?) so that we could show off our primary working styles in style. Then there was more substantive work, like talking directly to the people very different from us about how (the hell) to deal with their ilk. And talking directly with a few trusted people about real work-problems. The unanimous responses to a couple of the things brought up clearly changed minds and set directions in a way that will matter long beyond the workshop itself.
Had a minimalist moment when unpacking: look at all the physical stuff I accumulated. I didn't own these things before I left town: a green bandana, a book, a water bottle, a commemorative photo in a frame, four snarky greeting cards and a pair of earrings.
Just so you know, stuff, I see you creeping in!
Much of what we did was carry out little simulations, all of them involving group problem solving, and then analyzing what worked and what didn't. Much of what we did was try out different ways of wearing colored bandanas (headband? do rag? tie around neck, or ponytail, or waist, or arm?) so that we could show off our primary working styles in style. Then there was more substantive work, like talking directly to the people very different from us about how (the hell) to deal with their ilk. And talking directly with a few trusted people about real work-problems. The unanimous responses to a couple of the things brought up clearly changed minds and set directions in a way that will matter long beyond the workshop itself.
Had a minimalist moment when unpacking: look at all the physical stuff I accumulated. I didn't own these things before I left town: a green bandana, a book, a water bottle, a commemorative photo in a frame, four snarky greeting cards and a pair of earrings.
Just so you know, stuff, I see you creeping in!
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Date: 2011-09-26 10:39 am (UTC)So, what DO you do with a bandanna, other than as decorative apparel for pets? I keep ending up with them somehow.
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Date: 2011-09-29 08:09 pm (UTC)They're also very useful if you go hiking in areas that have high winds - I saw a woman preparing to go up Mt. Washington who had one tied over her nose and mouth and really really wished I'd brought one as well, the wind was making my nose and eyes run fiercely. I did remember my bandanna when hiking in a very dusty area, it helped my lungs a lot.
They're useful for mopping up sweat as well, though in that case I keep it in a pocket. :)
Polishing sunglasses, shading your neck, lots of other outdoor and active uses. :)
Re: the original post: I just got back from a cruise, and I had to fight not to accumulate Stuff the whole time. I did the wine charms crafting class because I don't have and kind of wanted wine charms, but I did come home with some cruise line pins for winning a trivia contest. I should have just worn them during the cruise and then not felt bad about giving them away afterward. :)